court martial based on the NCIS investigation and any additional factual evidence encountered during this inquiry. Winn recommended that the murder charges be dropped, because he did not find the prosecution's key witness credible. But he also recommended that Pantano be held responsible for the sign he left on the vehicle. After reviewing the evidence gathered by all the investigations, Major General Huck dropped the murder charge and did not accept the recommendation to administratively discipline Pantano. Awards and decorations See also References Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Kent State University alumni Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Marine Corps generals United States Marine Corps personnel of the Iraq War United States Marine Corps officers Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal